A significant shortage of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), crucial for AI data centers, is projected to persist for several years. Major memory manufacturers like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are increasing production capacity, but new facilities are not expected to be operational until 2027 or 2028. This increased capacity will primarily focus on HBM, potentially exacerbating shortages and price increases for general-purpose DRAM used in consumer electronics such as phones and laptops. AI
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RANK_REASON The projected multi-year shortage of HBM, a critical component for AI infrastructure, represents a significant industry-wide challenge.